Dr. Susana Chung

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Susana Chung is a Professor in the School of Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on cortical adaptation, plasticity, and the response to vision loss. She is dedicated to understanding how the visual system works in both individuals with normal vision and those suffering from uncorrectable subnormal vision caused by diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and amblyopia. By employing non-invasive techniques, her lab examines various aspects of vision through methods such as signal detection theory and contemporary psychophysical methods, including reversed-correlation, as well as retinal imaging and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The ultimate goal of her research is to identify the limiting factors affecting visual performance in individuals with visual impairment, while developing innovative methods and rehabilitative strategies to enhance functional vision and improve the quality of life for these individuals. In her teaching, she covers various topics within Vision Science, including visual perception, color vision, and advanced optometry clinic practices, where she supervises students in patient examinations and management.

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